What was the basis of Apartheid regime in South Africa

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a. The white Europeans imposed the system of apartheid on the blacks that divided the people on the basis of their skin colour.
b. The discriminatory policies of apartheid regime sought to segregate blacks, considered them inferior and deprived them of socio economic and political equality.
c. Such a system, flouted the very principle of Equality as Blacks were denied equal opportunities, and followed oppressive discriminatory policies.
d. It undermined value of Liberty and freedom, Blacks were denied voting rights and were not allowed to voice their dissent
e. Blacks were segregated there were separate schools, toilets, hospitals,beaches for them.

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